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Who We Are

We are a global mining company dedicated to safely delivering nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals essential for the world's energy transition.

Our mission is to improve lives and shape a better future together.

From utensils to cellphones to satellites, our operations simplify daily life and enhance connectivity. Our metals are integral to life-saving medical equipment and the electric vehicles driving the fight against climate change – our work truly matters.

Join our diverse team of 15,000 talented individuals committed to transforming critical minerals into prosperity and sustainable development in countries like Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Japan. We invite you to use your skills with us and contribute to something meaningful and enduring.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an Integrated Operations Superintendent to join our Mines Technical Services team in Voisey's Bay, Labrador, a fly-in fly-out operation.

This is a permanent on-site position, working a 1 week on/1 week off rotation at the Voisey's Bay Mine Site.

As an Integrated Operations Superintendent, you will be accountable for conflict resolution and escalation of decisions in the week of execution, applying work breakdown detail to the primary mining activities, approving changes to the shift schedule and overseeing the updating of shift schedules by the Shift Scheduler.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Produce 0-1 week committed execution plan within a rolling monthly integrated plant schedule.
• Monitor execution compliance and identify continuous improvement opportunities to front line work execution efficiency and delivery of the annual plan.
• Integrate input(s) from Operations, Engineering, Maintenance and Logistics into the planning schedule to meet the mine commitments.
• Identify and resolve key scheduling conflicts which may prevent the successful delivery of the mining plan.
• Lead and ensure Safe Production behaviors are exhibited by team members. Coach members on consistently achieving ALARA and take corrective action when necessary to address noncompliance.
• Complete data analysis, identify trends and make process improvement recommendations.
• Develop action plans to first stabilize and then improve reliability metrics.

About You

Education:

• Undergraduate Degree in Engineering.

Experience:

• A minimum of 8 years of technical experience in the mining industry or a relevant field.
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in a leadership role.

Skills:

• Ability to adapt to changing business processes, technologies, and environments.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Solid verbal, written and analytical communication skills.
• Proven time management and organization skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and facilitation skills.

What We Offer You

• Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan
• Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
• Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, flex health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
• Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental)
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Virtual Healthcare online
• Online training and career development opportunities
• Chartered flights within Newfoundland & Labrador
• 24/7 access to a fully stocked cafeteria with balanced meals prepared by our culinary team
• Access to recreational facilities and social activities (cardio/weight room, gymnasium, music room, movie theatre, etc.)
• Accommodations are equipped with cable TV, internet, and unlimited long-distance calling
• All Personal Protective Equipment is provided upon hire. Employees are given a safety boot allowance and receive a 100% reimbursement for prescription safety glasses

Why Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada's easternmost province, is known for its rugged coastline, rich cultural heritage, and significant natural resources. The province's economy is bolstered by a robust mining sector, where our operations play a crucial role. At Long Harbour, we operate a state-of-the-art processing plant, which refines nickel concentrate from the Voisey's Bay mine into finished nickel, copper, and cobalt products. This plant is a cornerstone of our commitment to value-added processing in Canada. Meanwhile, the Voisey's Bay mine, located in Labrador, is one of the world's most substantial nickel deposits. It provides high-quality nickel, copper, and cobalt, essential for the 21^st century economy.

Include to Transform

At Vale Base Metals, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. Vale encourages everyone to express their ideas and opinions and values the plurality of individual profiles. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are critical to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other personal consideration that makes us different.

Vale is an equal opportunity employer seeking to increase diversity across our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry.

Vale recognizes the Impacts and Benefits Agreements with the Innu Nation and the Nunatsiavut Government in which Innu and Inuit workers have first preference for employment at the Voisey's Bay Mine Site. This is guided by an adjacency principle that first gives preference to those who live on the coast of Labrador, followed by those residing in the rest of Labrador, those residing on the island of the province, followed by the rest of Canada.

Next, priority will be given to Newfoundland and Labrador residents. We also welcome those who are willing to relocate back home and those looking to make NL their permanent home.

Accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Innu Nation members and Nunatsiavut beneficiaries can submit their application to their Vale Aboriginal Employment Coordinator.

Pay Grade: 15V

Apply by: Thursday, November 14th, 2024

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